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S1 E10: Dipping in Ink Aug 05, 2019

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Experimenting with new inks is a great way to branch out in your calligraphy journey. Whether you're a sumi lover like Christen, or a walnut ink fan like Ajab, you'll be sure to find the best ink that suits you.

And if you're drinking wine or coffee while you write, your beverage can double as your ink pot!

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03:10 - Sumi ink

08:25 - Walnut ink

13:05 - Higgins Eternal Ink

15:45 - McCaffery's Ink

18:00 - Historic Iron Gall Ink

19:00 - Noodler's Fountain Pen Ink

20:20 - Ziller's Acrylic Inks

19:22 - Pelikan 4001 inks

21:45 - Gouache (Winsor & Newton)

24:50 - Payne's Gray Watercolor

25:30 - Ecoline Watercolor Inks

28:30 - Writing with Beverages

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S1 E9: Interview with InkslingerPens Jul 22, 2019

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InkSlinger Pen Holders are known for their clean, minimal design and excellent functionality.

In this episode, we get to the nitty-gritty of making calligraphy pen holders. Dan of InkSlinger Pens shares his heritage as a woodworker, what inspired him to adapt pen-making as a full-time career, and more!

05:40 - What is a pen holder

06:20 - Pen holder materials

09:25 - The pen-making process

12:08 - The wood that makes Dan's studio smell heavenly

12:40 - What makes a good pen holder

15:32 - Why size matters

17:07 - What to consider what buying a new pen holder

20:45 - Taking care of your pen holder

28:33 - Where to grab InkSlinger pens

30:53 - Dan's Booger Collection

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Ep 09: Interview with Dan of InkSlinger Pens Jul 22, 2019

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S1 E8 Show Notes: Calligraphy Book Club Jul 09, 2019

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Copperplate:

*Sarah Richardson's A to Z of Copperplate Calligraphy

Eleanor Winter's Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy

Sheila Waters' Foundations of Calligraphy

Paul Antonio's Copperplate Script - a Yin and Yang Approach

Spencerian:

Michael Sull's Learning to Write Spencerian

Modern Calligraphy:

Molly Suber Thorpe's Modern Calligraphy

Molly Suber Thorpe's The Calligrapher's Business Handbook

Others:

Universal Penman by George Bickham

An Elegant Hand

Tamblyn's Home Instructor

Alexander Nesbit's Decorative Alphabets and Initials

The Zanerian Manual

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S1 E8: Calligraphy Book Club Jul 09, 2019

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What's up podcast? Study and reading are important parts of learning calligraphy. In this episode, #calligranerds Christen and Ajab share their favorite calligraphy books. You'll also hear comments from our listeners who have great resources for you to study from.

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S1 E7: Traveling With Calligraphy Supplies Jun 24, 2019

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Calligraphy conference and workshop season is upon us, which means traveling with pens and ink in tow. In addition to Christen Ajab sharing advice, our listeners call in with their best tips for traveling with calligraphy supplies.

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Ep. 07 Show Notes: Traveling With Calligraphy Supplies Jun 24, 2019

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1 oz. Nalgene Containers

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S1 E6: All That Glitters in Calligraphy Jun 10, 2019

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From metallic powders, to brush pens, to real 24 karat gold, you can add shimmer to your work at all levels of calligraphy experience. In today's episode, we talk about our favorite metallic products and offer tips on how to use them.

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Ep. 06 Show Notes: All That Glitters in Calligraphy Jun 10, 2019

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Fine tec: https://amzn.to/2EJFcrV

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Dr. Ph Martin's Copperplate Gold: https://amzn.to/2Z1vyIW

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Kuretake Gold Mica Paste: https://amzn.to/2HKWN4p

Kuretake Gansai Tambi Starry Colors: https://amzn.to/2Wf2Kzy

Kuretake Soft Tip Gold Brush: https://amzn.to/2QAzWvt

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S1 E5: Calligraphy Setbacks and How to Overcome Them May 27, 2019

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We've all been there. Your nib snags. Your nib won't write. Ink drops on the paper. Your back hurts from hovering your nose over your work. Christen and Ajab talk about common setbacks when learning calligraphy and share the solutions to common problems.

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